My name is Amy Hassall. My practice, The Counselling Barn, is a professional counselling service accessible to people living or working in the Cotswolds area.

I have trained and worked in counselling agencies for over four years, whilst studying for my qualifications. I have also gained a wealth of invaluable knowledge and understanding through my personal development over the past ten years!

I am a full registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the CCYP (Counselling Children & Young People). I undertake on-going training to keep my knowledge and skills up to date.

I attend regular counselling supervision with a very experienced psychotherapist/supervisor, in compliance with the BACP ethical framework for good practice.

My experience…

I currently work as a part-time school counsellor for St Peter’s High School in Gloucester, providing one-to-one therapy for pupils and staff. I have also worked within an adults addictions rehabilitation agency for over four years.
Previously I have worked as a counsellor within a Barnardo’s project in Bristol, providing a therapeutic service for parents and young adults.  

My qualifications…                                                                                              

• Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling (NCFE Level-4) 
• Certificate in Counselling Studies - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CPCAB Level-3) 
• Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory (NCFE Level-3)                                             
• Certificate in Counselling Concepts (CPCAB Level-2)

Relevant Professional Development Qualifications and Training...

• Certificate in Dealing with Agressive & Violent Behaviour
• Dealing with Self-Harm
• 'Teen Revolution' Certificate - covering the psychological implications of working with teenagers
• Child Protection Awareness